Hillside - Sanitation Operator

Stratas Foods•Hillside, NJ

1h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Operator keeps assigned production and/or administrative areas clean and orderly. Work must be performed with safety as a primary objective and in accordance with established GMP, safety, regulatory, food safety, quality, and Stratas Foods procedures and policies. The position supports the plant’s food safety culture and completes required documentation for sanitation procedures performed. The role is based at the Hillside work location and is a first-shift position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Six months of experience in a sanitation role.
Ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and short memos.
Ability to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions using common-sense understanding.
Ability to direct other plant personnel who assist with sanitation, despite having no direct reports.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights.
Must be trained to use cleaning chemicals according to OSHA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Previous relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment or commercial cleaning.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Support the plant’s food safety culture and comply with applicable food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Clean and sanitize assigned areas by following SSOPs.
Protect, cover, or remove boxes, materials, and industrial equipment that may be affected by sanitation.
Collect and properly dispose of dirt and product left on production floors or pans.
Remove heavy oil, grease, and visible dirt from machines, overhead pipes, and conveyors by cleaning or prewashing.
Wash walls and ceilings.
Transport trash and waste to the proper disposal area.
Start pumps to force cleaning solution through production machinery, piping, or vats.
Clean, sanitize, disassemble, and assemble equipment according to company procedures.
Scrub processing tanks, vats, and kettles.
Clean floors with a mop and/or electrical scrubber.
Operate an industrial truck to transport materials within the plant.
Use cleaning chemicals according to OSHA guidelines after receiving training.
Complete required documentation for procedures performed.
Perform other similar cleaning duties as assigned by a Supervisor and/or Manager.